Sweet...
My brother (who is severely handicapped) graduated high school this weekend. He didn't freak the out or have a seizure from all of the flashing lights. We had a great celebration of him. No family fights, in spite of my worries of such.
Bitter...
No more place to go every day for my brother; now, he'll just stay in his group home during the day, which is a lot less enrichment.
Sweet...
He had a great visit at my house, and I had a little family gathering at my house after his graduation luncheon. Good food. Lettering on the cake turned out pretty (thanks, me!). Beautiful weather. No, BEAUTIFUL!
Bitter...
Changing my brother's "number two" daiper. Enough said.
Sweet...
Summer is almost here, and my first year of teaching is almost over...Which means that the main reason I moved here (to hang out with my brother) can finally get some real attention.
Sweet...
My brother, who seems that he can "give" nothing back. This, if we let it, teaches us much more about life & love than if he could do more. My journey to understanding, when it comes to my brother, has been long; honestly, it has been very painful. The peace and blessings on the other side of the journey have far outweighed all of the pain. Some people's brothers stand up for them, support them, advise them. My brother teaches with silence. With dirty diapers and even drool.
Bittersweet...
Tyler's graduation
dark chocolate
family
wine
love
friendships
life
...all the good things.
Now, I need to go throw up, because I sound like a greeting card. Again.
This is a great way to post your thoughts about anything, and esp about this day.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know your husband is so good with the fam, brother esp.
Amazing how wonderful and terrible co-exist, isn't it? Sweet and bitter, too.
--Draco